After collecting many books, articles, journal entries and encyclopedia entries, I have narrowed it down to a few collect sources that I would like to include in my paper. I feel that these sources are the best because of the statistics, facts and credibility. The following information is my annotated bibliography for the topic of Prison guards and their treatment of Prisoners:
Fuchs, Erin. "America's Prison Guards Are the 'Ugly Stepchildren' of the Criminal Justice System." ISEEK - Education. Business Insider, 2 May 2010. Web. 10 Oct. 2013. <http://www.businessinsider.com/whats-wrong-with-american-prison-guards-2013-4>. This article is a credible source for my research because it looks into a different aspect as to how the criminals are treated by the prison guards. The initial reactions may have been to detain the prisoners but a different kind of relationship has formed. The author’s (Erin Fuchs) credentials include a master's degree from the Columbia School of Journalism, she served as a bureau chief for the Chattanooga Times Free Press in Dalton, Ga. and was a senior reporter at Law360.com. The author’s main goal in this article to inform the readers about the issues within our legal system. These criminals may be detained but their punishment for their crime is benefiting them instead of serving its purpose. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: anyone that is interested or involved with law and order, finances, science, sports, military, retail and education. Their information is free so it is for anyone that has computer access. This audience would be interested in this subject because it shows a lack in our justice system and why we as a society need to do something about it. I would generally agree with the author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: outside sources including a criminal justice professors (Chris Menton, Bruce Bayley), an inmate at the prison (Jamie Jorge Garza) and criminal justice expert Martin Horn. This evidence builds credibility because it is outside and inside witness who can attest to the failure in the system to keep inmates safe and prison guards honest but is also limited because only a few stories or opinions were voiced from such a small part of the country. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because to many cases like this just get passed by. It is time for a change in the system because if the “bad guys” are winning from inside the prison, what does that say about the ones on the outside? I think this article is important to include in my essay because it gives a different perspective on how easily the prison guards can fall prey to deception and lies, forgetting their responsibility and the neglect in their training by the state to correctly deal with a situation like this.
Hiers, Richard H. Justice and Compassion in Biblical Law. New York, NY: Continuum, 2009. Print. This article is a credible source for my research because it is giving an important outside look seeing treatment of prisoners through a Christian perspective. The author’s credentials include a BA, a MA and a Ph D from Yale University, JD, University of Florida College of Law and is a professor of Religion & affiliate professor of law. The author’s main goal in this book is to teach the readers about laws and principles from a Biblical perspective. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: humanities- philosophy, music, film, education: theology and biblical studies. This audience would be interested in this subject because it demonstrates a compassion that most people would not take on those who have committed crimes and would generally disagree with the author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: Bible references and . This evidence builds credibility because of the love and mercy shown by God to understand the power of forgiveness but is also limited because most audience members don’t or choose not to believe in God. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because I do believe in God and in the power of forgiveness and grace, even against convicted criminals. I think this article is important to include in my essay because people need a foundation on which to stand when it comes to law. We, being humanity, have rules and morals to follow but there is more to understanding how we are to treat one another even in prisoner situations.
"Introduction." Introduction. How Should Prisons Treat Inmates. Ed. Michele Wagner. N.p.: n.p., n.d. 6-8. ENotes. Web. 30 Oct. 2013. <http://www.enotes.com/topics/should-prisons>. This article is a credible source for my research because it walks through when and why imprisonment started and how punishment should be used and enforced. The editors credentials for the introduction include being a professional in her field of choice. The editor’s main goal in this introduction to persuade readers about what to do with prisoners. Should they be allowed public access to t.v. and computers or should they be completely torn from society. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: providing educational material for teachers, students, professors and researchers. This audience would be interested in this subject because this introduction leads into further detail throughout the book it was published in. The understanding of the prison system will give the target audience a more persuasive look into how we need to change the system in place today and I would generally agree with the author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: statistics, voice of state Senator Phil Hoffman and facts. This evidence builds credibility because it is not all opinion based but is also limited because it is only the introduction to the book. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree with this author because I feel that our justice system has let criminals run free even amongst prisons. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it sets the bar for standards and what we need to do to change it.
"Prison- Prisoners' Rights." Law Library- American Law and Legal Information. N.p.: n.p., n.d. JRANK. Web. 30 Oct. 2013. <http://law.jrank.org/pages/9386/Prison-Prisoners-Rights.html>. This article is a credible source for my research because it discusses the rights that prisoners have while in confinement. The author’s credentials include being apart of an encyclopedia found in the Law Library- American Law and Legal System. The author’s main goal in this article to inform the readers about how the courts recognize the rights of prisoners. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: anyone interested or working with legal issues and cases. This audience would be interested in this subject because there is a need to understand that everyone should be treated equal even when they have committed a crime and would generally disagree with the author’s perspective on the topic. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: legal issues and rights of prisoners. This evidence builds credibility because there a need to understand what it is like to be on the other side of the bars but is also limited because there is a want to not understand or comprehend because of the wrongs that were committed. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I’m not sure where I stand with this author because I want to agree because everyone deserves to be treated equally but on the other hand what about what they did to others to end up I prison. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it adds to the understanding that all people deserve to be treated equal.
Specter, Donald. "Making Prisons Safe:Strategies for Reducing Violence." Prison Law Office- Protecting the Constitutional Rights of California Prisoners. N.p., Apr. 2005. Web. 30 Oct. 2013. <http://law.wustl.edu/Journal/22/p125Specter.pdf>. This article is a credible source for my research because it is looking to protect the prisoners and the rights they need to maintain even if they are locked up due to prison conditions. The author’s credentials include being involved in legal aid/services and civil rights/first amendment. He is a practicing lawyer who attended the University of San Francisco School of Law. He is now the Director of the Prison Law Office. The author’s main goal in this article is to inform readers about the severity of cruel treatment of prisoners and what causes their spits of violence. The publishing source for this article generally targets an audience that fits the following description: any one involved in law, legal and civil services. This audience would be interested in this subject because it shows the other side, with what prisoners go through and would generally agree that people deserve equal treatment but would disagree because prisoners forgo their rights the moment they choose to commit the crime. The author incorporates the following types of evidence: possible causes to prisoner outbreaks of violence, cases of prison guards abuse of prisoners, information from the Inspector General of California and gang prevention. This evidence build credibility because it is based on true facts in California prisons but is also limited because it is not the only prison to ever deal with situations like this. Based on my own opinion, experiences, and research, I agree that something needs to be done to protect inmates and their rights but I disagree because what about the prison guards rights to do what is necessary. I think this article is important to include in my essay because it shows the contrast to the other articles I have chosen.
I hope that this has been helpful in finding the kind of information you should be putting in your annotated bibliography.
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